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MINUTES FOR THE EDA MEETING OF AUGUST 13, 2013 Klein called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm. PRESENT: Arcand, Bever, Denaway, Gallivan, Klein, Puleo, and Weidt ABSENT: None STAFF: Bryan Bear, City Administrator Rachel Juba, Planner Eric Maass, Community Development Intern APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR THE EDA MEETING OF JULY 7, 2013 Klein made motion, Weidt seconded, to approve minutes for the EDA meeting of July 7, 2013. All ayes. Motion carried. EDA GUEST SPEAKER — GARY WHITE OF LAKE AREA BANK Staff welcomed and introduced Gary White of Lake Area Bank. As a military veteran, local business owner, and active community member, Gary is excited about an increased role both he and Lake Area Bank can take in the Hugo Community. Weidt thanked Gary for attending National Night Out and hoped to continue to see him at future community events. DISCUSSION ON MARKETING REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) Staff presented the draft RFQ to EDA council. Outlined where desired qualifications of chosen marketing team and guiding principles for the RFQ. Gallivan asked if any soil testing had taken place on the site. Staff stated that they had soil test results from 2009 in addition to a completed site survey. Klein reached out to Gary White about any advice he might give to the EDA on the RFQ topic. Gary responded with the need to develop the site in such a way as to create a "destination point", something that will draw both vehicular and pedestrian visitors. Denaway and Arcand discussed the currently available incentives for developers and whether or not the current incentives were enough. Puleo questioned TIF district approval for this site. Staff informed the EDA that TIF district approval was certified in 2009/2010. A resident at the meeting proposed an idea of mixed-use development for the area which would include both commercial and housing, so as to use the lake as more of an amenity.